According to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in the next decade, digitalisation in aviation, travel and tourism is expected to create up to US$305 billion (RM1.2 trillion) in value for the sector along with increased profitability. It will also generate benefits valued at US$700 billion (RM2.8 trillion) for customers and wider society.

"At the same time, it will also help in advancing cultural understanding and bringing people together," he said in his opening speech at the World Tourism Destinations Forum 2018 - Building An Outstanding World-Class Tourism Destination, here, today.

Mohamaddin´s speech was delivered by the the ministry´s secretary-general, Datuk Rashidi Hasbullah. Also present was Datuk Dr Abdul Aziz S.A. Kadir, chairman of Confexhub Group that organised the forum.....